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... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N285O2I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. No part of their respective owners...
... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N285O2I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. No part of their respective owners...
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...Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 3 - Hardware Installation ...8 3. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Appendix ...24 5.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation...
...Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 3 - Hardware Installation ...8 3. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Appendix ...24 5.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation...
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...1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Support 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - A 550W system power supply specification or above is recommended. • Operating System - 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows...
...1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Support 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - A 550W system power supply specification or above is recommended. • Operating System - 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows...
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...6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - graphics card will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector (upper) Connector (lower) Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not...
...6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - graphics card will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector (upper) Connector (lower) Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not...
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... mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Hardware Installation Inspect the card carton for...
... mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Hardware Installation Inspect the card carton for...
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... card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to see the details). Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
... card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to see the details). Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
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... the graphics card driver. Please refer to the graphics card. 2. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in an SLI configuration. Step 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation Connect the S/PDIF cable...
... the graphics card driver. Please refer to the graphics card. 2. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in an SLI configuration. Step 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation Connect the S/PDIF cable...
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... system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
... system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 3: Click the Next button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. The system is completed. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.1.2.
Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 3: Click the Next button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. The system is completed. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.1.2.
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Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of the...
Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of the...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
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... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Software Installation When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right...
... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Software Installation When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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...; Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from...
...; Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from...
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Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on...
Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on...
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... Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation To change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set...
... Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation To change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set...
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... displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as a separate device. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in Windows XP. Select your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode...
... displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as a separate device. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in Windows XP. Select your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode...
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... virtual desktop. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 21 - Software Installation (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) Vertical Span Mode GV-N285OC-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N285UD-2GI Yes...
... virtual desktop. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 21 - Software Installation (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) Vertical Span Mode GV-N285OC-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N285UD-2GI Yes...
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... Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for updated information on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Tasks in development and may not be available with your display. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for updated information on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Tasks in development and may not be available with your display. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... graphics capabilities on your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...
... graphics capabilities on your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...